Hike Schedule

Caledon Winter Fandango - 10 hikes, 4 badges (Jan28,30,Feb3,6,10,11,14,19,20,27)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Caledon Hills
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside parking at km2.8, north end of Chinguacousy Rd – do not block driveway

Hike Leader(s): Steven White Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 15-21 kms

Description

This series of 10 hikes will earn the hiker 4 coveted badges, including:

Stained Glass Fundraiser E2E (new)$30/$40, Redside Dace E2E (new)$10/$15

Sideways (new side trails badge)$10/$15

and Winter badge $10/$15

Hikes range from 15 to 21 KMs and are posted as in&out hikes so hikers can make up their own hike if they are not able to attend all 10. Hikers should be prepared for winter hike conditions, including layered clothing, boots, poles, icers and snowshoes. Bring water, drinks, snack and lunch. Carpool if you can to save parking spots. Hikers should plan to arrive 15 mins early to get geared up for the hike – hikes to start at 8AM. Contact hike leader through contact info on this form with any questions or if you will miss a hike. Full itinerary will be forwarded to registered hikers the week of Jan 20. Badges will be presented at our last hike.

8:30 Niagara Winter End to End #3 Glen Road to Roland Road - Rescheduled from last week

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Short Hills Parking Lot at Roland Road. Car Pool to Glen Road

Hike Leader(s): Sam Rutherford Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 13 kms

Description

We will be car pooling, Bring Icers and poles. No dogs. To earn your Niagara Winter End to End badge, it must be completed between December 21, 2024  to  March 21, 2025.
Because of the potential for bad winter trail conditions we have broken this e2e into 6 hikes rather than 5

Winter Badge Wednesdays: Mono Centre

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 10 am at the parking lot at Mono Community Centre. The centre is located at 754483 Mono Centre Rd. Please park in the gravel surface lot. It is best to aim for arriving around 9:45, so we can start hiking as close to 10 am as possible. Thanks!

Hike Leader(s): Dave Dawe; Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Between 4 and 5 km

Description

Looking to get outside and enjoy nature in another season? You may wish to join in on one Wednesday hike in this winter series or all five! Complete all five as part of the series or do a combination of hikes within the series and your own winter hikes, and you will be eligible to receive the Caledon Winter Hiking Badge (further details below and on the CHBTC website under Club Badges).

This Wednesday’s hike takes us to the north end of the Caledon Hills section as we use side trails and the main trail to make a 4 to 5 km route in the Whitetail Refuge Nature Reserve. Be prepared for winter conditions by bringing warm gear, poles, and icers. You are encouraged to bring water and a snack. No dogs please.

The hike leader for this hike is Dave Dawe. Registrants can expect a reminder/update message from Dave one or two days before the hike.

If desired, this hike may be used towards the Caledon Winter Hiking Badge (5 winter hikes in the Caledon section that are 1 ½ hours or longer in length). Please keep a log of your hikes and follow the directions on the CHBTC website under Club Badges to receive your badge.

Frosty Five Blues Series 3/5

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the BTC parking lot on the east side of 5th Line EHS, just south of Hockley Road. 43.993572, -80.014057 (Map 18, Edition 31)

Directions: From ON-10 turn east onto Hockley Rd/Dufferin County Rd 7. Drive for 9.4 kilometres. Turn south/right onto 5 Line E. Drive for 100 metres.

Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Janice McClelland Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: 9.5 km

Description

Beat the winter blues! Register individually for one, a few, or all of the Frosty Five Blues hikes. Participants who complete all five hikes are eligible to receive a CHBTC Winter badge and new Sideways badge on the final hike. Hike 3 explores parts of the main Trail and Hemlock Ridge, Griffith Ravine, and Glacier Valley Side Trails in the Hockley Valley south area. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Hiking boots and icers/crampons are required. See Jan. 9, 23, &  Feb. 6 & 13 for details pertaining to the other hikes in the series. (Note:  If you wish to purchase badges, the cost of each badge is $10.00 for BTC members and $15.00 for non-members.)

Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour

Hosting Club: Niagara

Location (Google Maps): Park on King St near Centre St, just outside of Veteran’s Memorial Park

Hike Leader(s): Margaret Northfield Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 6-7km

Description

Each Friday we will explore different neighbourhoods, trails and parkland throughout Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Moderate pace with some weeks entirely on sidewalks and roads while others may include a mix of trails and paved pathways. Great way to build up endurance for longer more strenuous hikes.

Prepare for cooler windy conditions on open parkland and along Lake Ontario and Niagara River trails.

Plan to stay for conversation and a warm cup of coffee or tea at Sweets & Swirls, Community Centre, Niagara Stone Road, NOTL

Margaret Northfield & Robin Garrett

Fun Friday Hike - Cape Chin South

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Winter Hikes
Location (Google Maps): South End of Carter Road at entrance to Smokey Head Nature Reserve

Hike Leader(s): Marg and Owen Glendon Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 – 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
Terrain: Difficult: Steep ascents/descents, rocky scrambling, and some rugged escarpment paths., Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails., Moderate: Rolling hills, mild slopes and rocky paths.
Distance: 3 1/2 – 5 km

Description

Join us for our final Fun Friday hike at Cape Chin South. Meet at the south end of Carter Road a few minutes before we begin the hike.

We will head south along the Georgian Bay shoreline on the Main Trail to the intersection of the Cape Chin Side Trail. Depending on depth of snow, trail and weather conditions, the group will decide if we venture up to the Fred Binding Side Trail and Lookout and back to the sheltered Cape Chin Side Trail, or simply complete the Cape Chin Side Trail Loop. The shorter option is ~ 3 ½ km and will take a little less than 2 hours. Option 2 is ~5 km and includes a short, steady ascent to the Lookout, taking a little less than 3 hours. Winter hiking requires extra thought and preparation. Please prepare by wearing layered clothing, warm winter hiking boots, hat, face covering (if windy), and mittens. Bring a light backpack for snacks and warm drink. Hiking poles and gators are strongly recommended. Snowshoes and icers may be useful depending on trail conditions.

Following the hike, you are welcome to join us for a coffee and camaraderie at Tru Foods located at the corner of Highway 6 and Clarkes Road (3766 Hwy.6 Lion’s Head, Ontario).